Challenge Examinations (Credit by Examination)
Students whose special knowledge/skills qualify them to accelerate in their studies and who are currently enrolled at Mitchell may receive credit by examination. Not all courses offered at Mitchell allow credit by examination. To receive credit by examination, a student must demonstrate convincing evidence of competency in knowledge and/or skills in the specific course outcomes. A written, oral, and/or performance examination will be administered by an instructor who is a subject matter expert in the specific course discipline. The examination is subject to the approval of the curriculum division dean/director. Students may challenge up to 20 percent of the courses in any program of study. Students may not challenge a course in which they are currently enrolled or in which they have previously received a grade of “D” or “F.” A course may be challenged through credit by examination only once. A student who successfully completes a credit by examination will be awarded a grade of “CE” and credit hours for the course. Quality points will not be awarded; therefore, the grade is not included in the calculation of grade point average. A grade of “C” or better must be earned on the exam to receive credit. If a grade less than a “C” is earned, the student will receive a grade of “NC” (no credit awarded). Credit by examination hours cannot be used in calculating enrollment status for payment of Financial Aid or Veteran Educational Benefits.
Mitchell Community College cannot guarantee the transferability of “CE” grades to other institutions.